Ultra-low Noise Streamer Output

Reduced Vibration

Vibration kills good sound quality so we have added significant anti-vibration treatment to chassis and electronic components.

In-Memory Playback

With 2GB dedicated memory, the ZEN loads music directly to memory for playback so that it doesn’t need to engage the hard drive during playback, improving sound quality.

Review & Awards

very good case for using a dedicated audio server rather than a NAS drive

All in all the Innuos ZEN MkII makes a very good case for using a dedicated audio server rather than a NAS drive and network switch, it sounds considerably better for one, making even a high end NAS seem distinctly crude by comparison. It also gives excellent results with both USB and Ethernet connections thanks to the efforts that the company has put into creating a quiet power supply and well isolated outputs.

LowBeats awarded the ZEN 4,8 out of 5 points - Outstanding

LowBeats, a reference German Hi-Fi blog tested the ZENmini and the ZEN MkII. They concluded that both were very innovative, incredibly fast, easy to use with a convincing sound quality and a great price/performance ratio. They found the additional price difference between the ZENmini and ZEN worth it and less expensive than usual in HiFi systems, given the sound improvement provided by the ZEN.

Einsnull considered the ZEN to be Enlightened

Einsnull concluded the ZEN clearly had the strength to finally establish this device category as a true HiFi System. The magazine considered it to be very user-friendly and with high audiophile standards - a Server that has earned the word "Music" in its name!

HiFi IFAS awarded the ZEN 6 out of 6 points

According to HIFI-IFAs - a well-respected German Hi-Fi blog, our ZEN is a step towards true dimensionality with unbelievable dynamics which let you truly experience music, besides being gorgeous and self-explanatory. They conclude that the ZEN is a highly recommendable device with high-end sound quality and great value for money.